GinNger SparklezZz
NEWS
"A Ripple In My Ink", is the first Album I will be featured on. It was put together by my friend and collaborator, as well as musical mentor(since 2004), J.O. Simon. You can find all of the songs on this album via this link. http://www.myownmusic.de/artistpage_info.php?artist_id=37061 Remixed and Remastered for your listening pleasure! : )) Have fun...
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...A Diva of Audio and Visual Design...
"I have always marched to the beat of my own drum...the STYLE is all my OWN!"
I've had my music played on internet stations across the globe and have been featured on The ZEST Radio Show on Glendon Campus's FM Radio Station at York University and in Toronto Canada, many times. Thanks ZEST!
I am a Right Brained Dyslexic artist. It is an extremely frustrating and sometimes, emotionally draining Neurological difference. I have struggled my whole life with it and will always have to. I guess that's just the nature of the beast. Though now I know how to dig-in and utilize my gift to make it work for me! Though I still occasionally catch myself slurring words, misspelling/typing backwards, have difficulty understanding or forget something...I just correct myself or take my time if I can, without panic. I don't hide this part of myself anymore and feel very comfortable talking about it. I understand it now and know the "whys" I never understood before and that nearly broke me down. Allot of difficulties I had 10 years ago, have seemed to lessen or greatly improve without the pressure of a classroom. I love learning, but schools favor left brained teaching styles, which I always knew weren't comfortable for me...adaptations can only go so far. I also use my page to spread Dyslexia awareness(As most people, even teachers, don't understand what it really is to be Dyslexic. It's ALLOT more then just difficulties with words, as the name "Dys-lexia" implys. It would be great if I can teach others that it really isn't a disability. It's simply put, another type of intelligence...how natural is that? Who decided being left brained was the only way to go? Why are the "hands on" learners given the short end? There should be NO stigma. Right brained people just learn differently...and maybe faster, since we think in wholes/pictures. That's why school can seem painfully boring...we crave the overview before the details. We also learn more from experience and visual stimuli then from lectures and books. Lexctures most times go in one ear and out the other. And books are hard to read...to me it seems like I'm just reading word for word and they never add up to anything meaningful! One of my sayings is, "I can't learn experience from a book of words I can not see". Even though I can read and write just fine...LEARNING by reading page after page of DETAILS makes my head hurt as words blur together! My mind works 10x's harder to process information that way! It's just to much information that my mind can not sort, and so I end up struggling to figure out what is important info and what really isn't. Another reason Dyslexics have trouble taking notes. I do love to read, but mainly articles that are to the point. Others I am sure enjoy books, but not me. A news paper or magazine/internet article(s) I like reading. Many Dyslexics have very high IQ's and we don't need to be fixed. It's the system that does! They need to start treating the cause and not just the effect! Education is important and all learning styles should be treated with respect for it to be fair. The world would be allot better! I believe the resurch has shown allot over the past few years to make that change. Hopefully so! This world would NOT be what it is without right brained people! Allot of the great entertainers, artists and inventors of our times are or were also, Dyslexic.). BUT...back to the ART of it all...I Write/Perform/Produce/Mix/Master/Program/Sequence all of my music(except on collabs of course!). I'm just a needle in a hay stack...in a big sea of artists fighting to get to the top. I've become content as a gritty gut bottom feeder lol.
I am a child of the 90's and stuck there when it comes to good music. I adore the 90's sounds, aspecially the House Music(I think all Chicago House fans will agree). I also dig me some vintage music(Smooth/Jazz, Blues & Swing), and I enjoy World Music as well! I am heavly influenced by the great (House)Mix Masters of Chicago. I got into House Music around the 4th grade! I used to listen to the DJs spin/mix on Chicago's Dance Beat(Party Radio B96.3) every chance I could. I remember dancing with head phones on when I should have been in bed haha. It's always been my guilty pleasure...I love the combination of Polly Rhythmic tribal type sounds and groovy basslines. I am known for my Polly Rhythmic/Tribal style Dance music, Abstract/Poetic-Story Teller Lyrics and Chanting. I am Dyslexic and have a very strong mind for composing sounds and art in my head. I do my best to bring it out in my works. I have Operatic outbursts from time to time, but love singing in a bent, atonal "Drone" style of voice. I also like to experiment with unheard of Harmonies. If I had to compare my vocals to anyone famous, I'd maybe say a cross between Madonna, Bjork and a splash of Peggy Lee sass...but all GinNger :D ! My sound is unique..
"I have always marched to the beat of my own drum...the STYLE is all my OWN!"
I've had my music played on internet stations across the globe and have been featured on The ZEST Radio Show on Glendon Campus's FM Radio Station at York University and in Toronto Canada, many times. Thanks ZEST!
I am a Right Brained Dyslexic artist. It is an extremely frustrating and sometimes, emotionally draining Neurological difference. I have struggled my whole life with it and will always have to. I guess that's just the nature of the beast. Though now I know how to dig-in and utilize my gift to make it work for me! Though I still occasionally catch myself slurring words, misspelling/typing backwards, have difficulty understanding or forget something...I just correct myself or take my time if I can, without panic. I don't hide this part of myself anymore and feel very comfortable talking about it. I understand it now and know the "whys" I never understood before and that nearly broke me down. Allot of difficulties I had 10 years ago, have seemed to lessen or greatly improve without the pressure of a classroom. I love learning, but schools favor left brained teaching styles, which I always knew weren't comfortable for me...adaptations can only go so far. I also use my page to spread Dyslexia awareness(As most people, even teachers, don't understand what it really is to be Dyslexic. It's ALLOT more then just difficulties with words, as the name "Dys-lexia" implys. It would be great if I can teach others that it really isn't a disability. It's simply put, another type of intelligence...how natural is that? Who decided being left brained was the only way to go? Why are the "hands on" learners given the short end? There should be NO stigma. Right brained people just learn differently...and maybe faster, since we think in wholes/pictures. That's why school can seem painfully boring...we crave the overview before the details. We also learn more from experience and visual stimuli then from lectures and books. Lexctures most times go in one ear and out the other. And books are hard to read...to me it seems like I'm just reading word for word and they never add up to anything meaningful! One of my sayings is, "I can't learn experience from a book of words I can not see". Even though I can read and write just fine...LEARNING by reading page after page of DETAILS makes my head hurt as words blur together! My mind works 10x's harder to process information that way! It's just to much information that my mind can not sort, and so I end up struggling to figure out what is important info and what really isn't. Another reason Dyslexics have trouble taking notes. I do love to read, but mainly articles that are to the point. Others I am sure enjoy books, but not me. A news paper or magazine/internet article(s) I like reading. Many Dyslexics have very high IQ's and we don't need to be fixed. It's the system that does! They need to start treating the cause and not just the effect! Education is important and all learning styles should be treated with respect for it to be fair. The world would be allot better! I believe the resurch has shown allot over the past few years to make that change. Hopefully so! This world would NOT be what it is without right brained people! Allot of the great entertainers, artists and inventors of our times are or were also, Dyslexic.). BUT...back to the ART of it all...I Write/Perform/Produce/Mix/Master/Program/Sequence all of my music(except on collabs of course!). I'm just a needle in a hay stack...in a big sea of artists fighting to get to the top. I've become content as a gritty gut bottom feeder lol.
I am a child of the 90's and stuck there when it comes to good music. I adore the 90's sounds, aspecially the House Music(I think all Chicago House fans will agree). I also dig me some vintage music(Smooth/Jazz, Blues & Swing), and I enjoy World Music as well! I am heavly influenced by the great (House)Mix Masters of Chicago. I got into House Music around the 4th grade! I used to listen to the DJs spin/mix on Chicago's Dance Beat(Party Radio B96.3) every chance I could. I remember dancing with head phones on when I should have been in bed haha. It's always been my guilty pleasure...I love the combination of Polly Rhythmic tribal type sounds and groovy basslines. I am known for my Polly Rhythmic/Tribal style Dance music, Abstract/Poetic-Story Teller Lyrics and Chanting. I am Dyslexic and have a very strong mind for composing sounds and art in my head. I do my best to bring it out in my works. I have Operatic outbursts from time to time, but love singing in a bent, atonal "Drone" style of voice. I also like to experiment with unheard of Harmonies. If I had to compare my vocals to anyone famous, I'd maybe say a cross between Madonna, Bjork and a splash of Peggy Lee sass...but all GinNger :D ! My sound is unique..
Why this name?
My Nic-Name since Jr. High...Sparkles added on later in High School; I had a fondness for glitter and all things sparkley and girly!
"My name is GinNger, and I Sparkle!"
"My name is GinNger, and I Sparkle!"
Do you play live?
I sing everywhere I go! Does that count? I just can't help myself...
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Pretty major! It's about time REAL Artists took the stage back! It's a fact that the people are getting tired of the same old factory processed garbage that the mainstream has been pumping out over the past 10 or so years. We crave originality and something new and fresh! I know I want the real deal! Record companies are to afraid to sample something they've never had before...there for they stick with what they know sells or have had success with before. But it gets old when that's all you are offering. There is no TRUE diversity and allot of talented artists get lost "in the mix" and never have that chance to share what could have been the next hit. What a shame! I could rattle off tons of names of people that should be gracing the airwaves with their work. Support the indie artist!!
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
My first thought would be, "No"! But it all depends if I was allowed full creative control or not...if not, no!
More on my Collabs with J.O. here:
usimon.com
More on my Collabs with J.O. here:
usimon.com
Band History:
I've been writing my own little ditties & lyrics since I can remember...I took choir and dance when in school and did well. Writing and Singing is my first love in music...I am also very fond of rhythm and tribal drumming!! I taught myself a thing or two on the Keyboard/Synth. Though I think of myself more as a sound designer then musician. I love Drum Programing(my own original beats)...mostly I create rhythm & beat tracks with a few catchy little melody lines & housey Arps thrown in to taste. I think I am pretty good at mixing. I love to produce House Music and Tribal/Trip-Hop, because it's very rhythmic and percussion orientated...as well as being one of the more expressive, creative and experimental types of Electronica(and sexy too lol)! It's just something to have fun with and try new things...which I like to do! I think House would be the lovechild of Jazz and Disco HaHaHa. I love Jazz too : )) ! Oh and I enjoy working with others(I've learned so much working with my friends, and I have more fun that way too)! I'm just an Electro Hippie having a grand old time when I'm in the zone. Anyway...I am self taught in production and always learning! I enjoy myself, and have fun. Everything I do is from the heart and it's such a spiritual thing for me to compose the music in my head...I think it's a waste not to...there is nothing to lose when it comes to creative expression! It doesn't matter to me, if I get one listen or a thousand...I make it for "me" first and foremost...if my music can touch another, then that is the icing on the cake! I don't make art for fame or money, I just like to share. It's a part of who I am, and it comes natural to me.
My 2nd year into High School, my art class friends and I would jam out several times a week at my place. We had a cute lil band going, but never did any gigs. Those girls were so talented and I loved creating with them. It was a ton of fun! I wish I had more time to practice, but I had homework to do as well. I needed the practice then too, because I did not know as much about song writing and performing with a group then, as I do now. But I think we still had fun and we had allot of laughs thinking of what to call ourselves. My parents said we sounded pretty good teehee.
In 2001 I became an Online Artist, starting at the original MP3.com then onto BeSonic and Mixposure...etc, with many downloads, fan art and even fan mails asking me to send in my work to a popular radio show, to my surprise! I even got a few nominations a few years back for best album design work for J.O. Simon and Best Drum Programmer(even though I didn't win anything, that was still very cool). I had worked so hard to make a name for myself and that it has been a great feeling to be recognized for my art. It has truely charmed the sparkles out of me...since I was basically bullied into a hole all throughout my school years. It just goes to show...when you step out of the superficial factory, the real world can be an amazing and wonderful place full of lovely people. I'm loving life and freedom of expression keeps me happy as a clam in the sand.
I try my best to express myself originally...and so I write, perform & program/produce my music from scratch(no premade loops or presets). I have also done Collaborations with many outstanding Artists from around the Globe, such as;
DJ BZERK, W.J. Plecha, J.O. Simon, Mr. Frog, Tetsuroh, ItchieCat, Axel U., SuperGirl, ASHLEY BREATHE, D-FORM, BADMOUTH, Ed Drury, Zefuldar, DJ Johnny Pickle, RedEyeC and Syngularity.
My 2nd year into High School, my art class friends and I would jam out several times a week at my place. We had a cute lil band going, but never did any gigs. Those girls were so talented and I loved creating with them. It was a ton of fun! I wish I had more time to practice, but I had homework to do as well. I needed the practice then too, because I did not know as much about song writing and performing with a group then, as I do now. But I think we still had fun and we had allot of laughs thinking of what to call ourselves. My parents said we sounded pretty good teehee.
In 2001 I became an Online Artist, starting at the original MP3.com then onto BeSonic and Mixposure...etc, with many downloads, fan art and even fan mails asking me to send in my work to a popular radio show, to my surprise! I even got a few nominations a few years back for best album design work for J.O. Simon and Best Drum Programmer(even though I didn't win anything, that was still very cool). I had worked so hard to make a name for myself and that it has been a great feeling to be recognized for my art. It has truely charmed the sparkles out of me...since I was basically bullied into a hole all throughout my school years. It just goes to show...when you step out of the superficial factory, the real world can be an amazing and wonderful place full of lovely people. I'm loving life and freedom of expression keeps me happy as a clam in the sand.
I try my best to express myself originally...and so I write, perform & program/produce my music from scratch(no premade loops or presets). I have also done Collaborations with many outstanding Artists from around the Globe, such as;
DJ BZERK, W.J. Plecha, J.O. Simon, Mr. Frog, Tetsuroh, ItchieCat, Axel U., SuperGirl, ASHLEY BREATHE, D-FORM, BADMOUTH, Ed Drury, Zefuldar, DJ Johnny Pickle, RedEyeC and Syngularity.
Your influences?
So many...but a few of my favorites are:
Anything ever releaced by Underground Construction Music and Dance Works, DJ Quicksilver, Darude, Mighty Dub Katz, Cajmere, Poogie Bear & Mark V, DJ Markski, DJ Funk, Fast Eddie, DJ Dan, Vinylshakerz, DJ Keoki, DJ Yori, DJ Mystik, Massive Attack, Muttonheads, Alex Peace, Kevin Halsted, Bad Boy Bill, To Kool Chris, Bobby D, Depsh Mode, The Bloodhound Gang, Tiga, Felix da Housecat, Brooklyn Bounce, Gigi D'Agostino, David Guetta, Divine, Ru Paul, Dance 2 Trance, Who Da Funk, Plastikman, Sin with Sebastians, Peggy Lee, Sneaker Pimps, Stacy Q, La Bouche, Faithless, Pamp, Paul Van Dyk, Mouse T, 2LiveKrew, House of Pain, Cyprus Hill, Fiona Apple, Jewel, Alanis Morreset, Notorious B.I.G., Duce, Artie the One Man Party, Effiel65, Planet Soul, The Fugees, ATC, The Outhere Brothers, The Jungle Brothers, Beastie Boys, Dirty Vegas, Moby, Pop Tarts, NIN, Mannequin, Marilyn Manroe, Marilyn Manson, Britteny Spears, Amanda Lepore, Kelis, Madonna, Bjork, Everything but the Girl, TLC, Eurythmics, Rednex, Dead or Alive, Missy Elliot, Timbaland, (Old Skool)Snoop Dog & Dr. Dre, Devil Doll, Michael Jackson, Benny Goodmen, Frank Sanatra, Taco, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Elton John, Yanni, Danny Elfman, Harmony Nights, Robert Miles, Basement Jaxx, Plastikman, Jia Peng Fang, Joe Firecrow, New Order, Fischerspooner, Benny Benassi, Sex Krazed Superstars, Fat Boy Slim, Music Instructor, Musto & Bones, KRS-One, Blondie, Imperial Teen, Paul Oakenfold, Run D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins, Freestyle, Watergate, Daft Punk, Stardust, Orbital, The Orb, Lady GaGa, Alice DeeJay, The Chemical Brothers, ATB, The Crystal Method, Juno Reactor, Lords of Acid, Capton Hollywood, Culture Beat, N-Trance, Snap, Nightcrawlers, Haddaway, Reel 2 Real, The Prodigy, The Thompson Twins, Afrika Bambaataa, Stanley Huang, Thrill Kill Kult, Ministry, Rob Zombie, Gillette, Roula & 20 Fingers, Beck, Candy Dulfer, Herb Alpert, Sade, Enigma, Phil Collins, Elton John, Paul Hardcastle, Colors in Motion, Simply Red, Boney James, Reactable...I can go on and on...Music, I adore thee!!
Mostly I listen to allot of Electronica, mainly Old Skool House Music of any kind(love Progressive, Euro, Tribal, Latin & Chicago Hard/Hip House and Booty House the best). As well as 90's Dance, Trip-Hop, Goa & Acid Trance, Hard & Acid Techno, Hardcore, Breaks, Old Skool & Dark Electro, World, Chinese Opera, Kabuki, New Age, Ethnic, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Classical, Musicals, Industrial, Experimental, and a hint of Old Skool Hip-Hop, Blues, Pop, Opera & Alternative. Basically anything with a big beat, cool grove and multi-rhythms that keep me moving! I also enjoy songs that take me away or are just nice to listen to. Nice flow, catchy lyrics with a great voice behind them and fine musicianship.
Anything ever releaced by Underground Construction Music and Dance Works, DJ Quicksilver, Darude, Mighty Dub Katz, Cajmere, Poogie Bear & Mark V, DJ Markski, DJ Funk, Fast Eddie, DJ Dan, Vinylshakerz, DJ Keoki, DJ Yori, DJ Mystik, Massive Attack, Muttonheads, Alex Peace, Kevin Halsted, Bad Boy Bill, To Kool Chris, Bobby D, Depsh Mode, The Bloodhound Gang, Tiga, Felix da Housecat, Brooklyn Bounce, Gigi D'Agostino, David Guetta, Divine, Ru Paul, Dance 2 Trance, Who Da Funk, Plastikman, Sin with Sebastians, Peggy Lee, Sneaker Pimps, Stacy Q, La Bouche, Faithless, Pamp, Paul Van Dyk, Mouse T, 2LiveKrew, House of Pain, Cyprus Hill, Fiona Apple, Jewel, Alanis Morreset, Notorious B.I.G., Duce, Artie the One Man Party, Effiel65, Planet Soul, The Fugees, ATC, The Outhere Brothers, The Jungle Brothers, Beastie Boys, Dirty Vegas, Moby, Pop Tarts, NIN, Mannequin, Marilyn Manroe, Marilyn Manson, Britteny Spears, Amanda Lepore, Kelis, Madonna, Bjork, Everything but the Girl, TLC, Eurythmics, Rednex, Dead or Alive, Missy Elliot, Timbaland, (Old Skool)Snoop Dog & Dr. Dre, Devil Doll, Michael Jackson, Benny Goodmen, Frank Sanatra, Taco, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Elton John, Yanni, Danny Elfman, Harmony Nights, Robert Miles, Basement Jaxx, Plastikman, Jia Peng Fang, Joe Firecrow, New Order, Fischerspooner, Benny Benassi, Sex Krazed Superstars, Fat Boy Slim, Music Instructor, Musto & Bones, KRS-One, Blondie, Imperial Teen, Paul Oakenfold, Run D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins, Freestyle, Watergate, Daft Punk, Stardust, Orbital, The Orb, Lady GaGa, Alice DeeJay, The Chemical Brothers, ATB, The Crystal Method, Juno Reactor, Lords of Acid, Capton Hollywood, Culture Beat, N-Trance, Snap, Nightcrawlers, Haddaway, Reel 2 Real, The Prodigy, The Thompson Twins, Afrika Bambaataa, Stanley Huang, Thrill Kill Kult, Ministry, Rob Zombie, Gillette, Roula & 20 Fingers, Beck, Candy Dulfer, Herb Alpert, Sade, Enigma, Phil Collins, Elton John, Paul Hardcastle, Colors in Motion, Simply Red, Boney James, Reactable...I can go on and on...Music, I adore thee!!
Mostly I listen to allot of Electronica, mainly Old Skool House Music of any kind(love Progressive, Euro, Tribal, Latin & Chicago Hard/Hip House and Booty House the best). As well as 90's Dance, Trip-Hop, Goa & Acid Trance, Hard & Acid Techno, Hardcore, Breaks, Old Skool & Dark Electro, World, Chinese Opera, Kabuki, New Age, Ethnic, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Classical, Musicals, Industrial, Experimental, and a hint of Old Skool Hip-Hop, Blues, Pop, Opera & Alternative. Basically anything with a big beat, cool grove and multi-rhythms that keep me moving! I also enjoy songs that take me away or are just nice to listen to. Nice flow, catchy lyrics with a great voice behind them and fine musicianship.
Favorite spot?
Downtown Chicago, and Anywhere in Florida!
I would also love to travel to Asia someday...especially Japan and Nepal!!
OH! And to visit Germany to do some gigs and live recordings with J.O.!!
I would also love to travel to Asia someday...especially Japan and Nepal!!
OH! And to visit Germany to do some gigs and live recordings with J.O.!!
Equipment used:
Both Software & Hardware/Mind & Soul
My Mind, My Voice, My Heart, CASIO CTK-611 Synth/Keyboard w/midi + Drum Pads, Various Microphones, Mixer, Digital Sequencers etc.
My Mind, My Voice, My Heart, CASIO CTK-611 Synth/Keyboard w/midi + Drum Pads, Various Microphones, Mixer, Digital Sequencers etc.
Anything else...?
My Music may be Electronica based...but has World Flare; From my love of Chanting, Polly Rhythms and Tribal Drumming!
Photos
The Girl with the Peacock eyes.
Video Still
I had to do it...
Star Gazing
My Jaw Harps
I love this Sculpture! Photo I took with effects.
Lolla and my face was melting JAJAJA...
My fav shirt.
VIP with my best friend.
My Friend and Musical Mentor, J.O. Simon.
Pic I did for my friend, Jenni.
Pic I did for my friend, Dace.
2004
2009
My Walrus friend and I, August 09 @ The Zoo!!
Two Gals on the L Train in an endless loop!
Elligance...I has it teehee
My Pokerface
Techno Hippie
My Brother and I Christmas 08
My Brother and I, October 07.
Orlando, Florida
Disney FL Trying to pull the Sword from the Stone!
Joe's Parking lot off Jax Beach in Florida.
2004
2004
My friend took this pic at Denny's in 2004.
I made this for Halloween.
Fan Art/Banner by: Philos
Fan Art/Banner by: S.D. Design
Yin Yang Logo
Princess Polecat
Am I comming in LOUD AND CLEAR? : ))
2005 EOJ Promo
J.O. @ cdbaby.com, Gary & I designed the cover.
Sketchy Mermaid Doodle
I drew this in PS with a mouse(not finnished).
Graphic I drew on computer.
I drew this with a mouse on PC.
WIP
Lady Luna Moth drawn with mouse on MS Paint/PS.
Drew with a mouse in MS Paint/PS.
Mother Earth
Drawing I did in 1997 w/filters added.
The first Artist Image I ever made(2001).
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